Property description

DESCRIPTION

A very pretty end of terrace cottage with lots of character and exposed beams and a stunning master bedroom with beams and a fireplace!  The cottage has gas central heating as well as an Inglenook fireplace and three bedrooms. Situated on a corner plot with gardens to three sides the cottage has a stone patio area and a Well with its own pump. A real benefit is the off road parking to the rear for at least two cars and an attached garage, so seldom seen with older cottages. The dining room has a stunning vaulted and beamed ceiling and is a must to view! Early viewing of this delightful property is highly recommended!

LOCATION

The property is set on the fringe of the popular Wealden village of Staplehurst with its range of local shops and amenities. There is a bus stop close to the property and the mainline station is a short drive away providing excellent commuter services to both London (Charing Cross 55 minutes) and the Coast. There are links to the motorway network within a short drive and the County town of Maidstone is approximately 10 miles away. There is an excellent selection of primary and secondary education within the area and the property is in the Cranbrook School catchment area.

ENTRANCE PORCH

Double glazed front door with leaded light pane and double glazed panels to front and sides. Coconut mat flooring. Hanging space for coats. Door opening into:-

SITTING ROOM

13’4 x 13’1. Leaded light double glazed window to front. Oak latch door to inner hall, Beams to ceiling. Down lights.  Inglenook fireplace with Oak bressumer beam over (the inset wood burner in the fireplace may be available by separate negotiation). Two radiators. Double glazed leaded light window to side. Stairs to first floor.  Open to:-

DINING ROOM

14’2 x 11’10. Beautiful triple aspect room overlooking the garden with leaded light double glazed windows and double doors to the garden. Vaulted Oak beamed ceiling, Feature brick fireplace. Two double radiators.

INNER HALL

Oak latch door opening through to useful under stairs cupboard. Tiled flooring. Door to kitchen/breakfast room. Oak latch door into:- 

BATHROOM

Window to side. Suite comprising panelled bath, hand wash basin with central mixer tap and cupboard under, push button w.c. and corner shower cubicle with power shower. Chrome heated towel rail.  Tiled flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

13’6 x 8’0.  Double aspect room with leaded light double glazed windows to side and rear door opening to rear garden. Range of ‘Shaker’ style wall and floor units with granite effect work surfaces over and under unit lighting, incorporating stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, ceramic electric hob with stainless steel electric oven under. Extractor hood. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Exposed beam. Quarry tiled flooring. Wall mounted gas boiler serving central heating and hot water.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Double doors to useful storage cupboard over the stairs. Oak latch doors to bedrooms. Narrow staircase leading to second floor and Bedroom 3.

BEDROOM 1

13’7 x 12’1.  Leaded light double glazed window to front. Exposed beams. Exposed brick fireplace. Door to wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Down lights.

BEDROOM 2

13’6 x 7’0.  Leaded light double glazed window to rear. Beams to wall. Down lights to ceiling. Access to loft area.  Radiator.

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 3

12’1 x 11’0. Leaded light double glazed window to side with views across countryside.  Exposed beams to sloped ceiling. Radiator. 

OUTSIDE

To the front of the cottage is a path to the front door and a small area of garden.

The rear garden is a good size as it folds around the cottage on three sides. To the rear is an area of slate shingle and patio with a path leading to a gate to the rear giving access to the driveway which has off road parking for at least two cars this leads to the GARAGE. The garage has a single up and over door to the front and has power and light. The cottage has vehicular right of way to the side leading to the driveway and garage.

The garden is lovely with a stone paved seating area which is also accessed from the dining room double doors and ideal for ‘Al fresco’ dining! The remainder of the garden is laid mainly to lawn with fruit trees including Apple and Plum and established shrubs. One of the features of this pretty garden is the original Well which is in full working order via an electric pump. Outside lighting.

COUNCIL TAX BAND E

EPC RATING CURRENT D60 POTENTIAL D67